Mechanical machines, equipment displayed in Hanoi

On display at the exhibition, the second of its kind in Vietnam, are industrial machines, vehicles, agricultural machines, wood processing machines, mining machines, security devices, household appliances and energy-saving equipment.

The three-day event, jointly held by the Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the secretariat of ASEAN-China Expo, drew the attraction of over 100 prestigious producers and exhibitors from China, including firms in China’s Top 500 list.

The CA-MEXPO is a significant trade promotion activity which helps Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises further enhance business cooperation as well as facilitate the transfer of advanced technology between firms from both sides, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh said at the opening ceremony.

The organising board expects that the CA-MEXPO 2017 will continue to serve as a catalyst for the development of enterprises in both countries.

Last year’s event saw the participation of over 100 enterprises from 10 Chinese provinces and cities, attracted thousands of visitors while tens of contracts were signed.

China is currently Vietnam’s leading trade partner. Last year, two-way trade experienced a yearly rise of 2.5 percent to more than 98 billion USD.-